Have you ever changed careers and I mean a complete change
I went to university got mental health/ medical training and worked many years in the field. A couple years ago I got so frickin burnt out I couldn't take it anymore. I took a break staying in the medical field but picking up a part time rather bullshit job in another field. After about a year they offered me a decent paying position that involves a lot of electrical and mechanical work. Beleive me I have a lot to learn in this field but I'm using heavy equipment and tools I didn't know existed prior to this job. I work forty hours in 3 days at this place which is tough but it always me to continue in my old field if I desire. I got my first review at the new place two weeks ago and I did quite well. I'm just curious if any of you guys made a major change like this and did you enjoy/ and have success or did you miss your original field.
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The biggest change for me was getting into teaching overseas which I did at a very young age. I managed to work out the system and get qualified and now find myself doing pretty well with my Uni work and private tuition license meaning I can also teach from home. I have zero complaints about any of it. Not sure I would want to change again. Go back to the UK and work in a corporation where shareholder profit is more important than a little kickback for the staff? No way. I enjoy what I do and get plenty of holiday time compared to most people.
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The biggest change for me was getting into teaching overseas which I did at a very young age. I managed to work out the system and get qualified and now find myself doing pretty well with my Uni work and private tuition license meaning I can also teach from home. I have zero complaints about any of it. Not sure I would want to change again. Go back to the UK and work in a corporation where shareholder profit is more important than a little kickback for the staff? No way. I enjoy what I do and get plenty of holiday time compared to most people.
Definitely true miles, I have a lot of respect for you, Brock, my wife and anyone who has the balls to pack it up and make such a major life change. I've traveled and enjoyed it but to make a permanent change to another part of the world would scare me
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Gandalf
The biggest change for me was getting into teaching overseas which I did at a very young age. I managed to work out the system and get qualified and now find myself doing pretty well with my Uni work and private tuition license meaning I can also teach from home. I have zero complaints about any of it. Not sure I would want to change again. Go back to the UK and work in a corporation where shareholder profit is more important than a little kickback for the staff? No way. I enjoy what I do and get plenty of holiday time compared to most people.
Definitely true miles, I have a lot of respect for you, Brock, my wife and anyone who has the balls to pack it up and make such a major life change. I've traveled and enjoyed it but to make a permanent change to another part of the world would scare me
Brock does it country to country which is really impressive. It takes a certain type of person to be able to do that. Some mock the chap, but I have a lot of respect for him and how he carries himself. For me, it has now become easy. I still get stage fright, but I handle it much better and always get good evaluations.
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No I have not. I have stayed at what I do. 37 hours per week, 9 until 5. I am happy and content.
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That is a drastic change and not as rewarding. How can you go from helping people to making things?
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Master
That is a drastic change and not as rewarding. How can you go from helping people to making things?
He makes things that help people.:rolleyes:
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I went to university got mental help/ medical training and worked many years on the streets. A couple years ago I got so frickin burnt out I couldn't take it anymore. I took a break staying in the medical field but picking up a part time rather bullshit job in another field. After about a year they offered me a decent paying position that involves a lot of anal work. Beleive me I have a lot to learn in this field but I'm using heavy equipment and tools I didn't know existed prior to this job. I work forty hours in 3 days at this place which is tough but it always me to continue in my old field if I desire. I got my first review at the new place two weeks ago and I did quite well. I'm just curious if any of you guys made a major change like this and did you enjoy/ and have success or did you miss your original field.
I can totally relate. You just have to put yourself first, all the best dude.
